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Carmel Hospitality Group Inc.

Area Director of Operations

Carmel Hospitality Group Inc., Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Hotel Operations Manager (Multi-Property) Carmel Hospitality Group is seeking a

Hotel Operations Manager (Multi-Property)

to oversee operating performance across a small portfolio of branded and independent hotels. This role exists to support and enforce strong General Manager execution, maintain financial and labor discipline, and provide ownership with clear, timely visibility into hotel performance. It is a portfolio-level operations role focused on accountability, metrics, and consistency.

Key Responsibilities

Review occupancy, ADR, and RevPAR trends weekly

Ensure General Managers are following established pricing and revenue strategies

Oversee sales activity, booking pace, and conversion performance

Review and approve hotel payables and payroll within approved budgets

Enforce labor efficiency and staffing targets

Review monthly P&Ls with each General Manager

Identify variances, margin erosion, and cost control issues early

Labor & Staffing

Ensure each hotel is fully staffed at all times

Ensure every hotel has a strong #2 / Assistant General Manager

Review schedules, staffing models, and coverage plans

Coach General Managers on labor planning and efficiency

Produce weekly and monthly operating dashboards for ownership and GMs

Track revenue, labor, guest satisfaction, and cost performance

Use metrics to drive accountability and corrective action

Guest Experience & Reviews

Monitor guest satisfaction scores and online reviews

Identify trends before reputation damage occurs

Require corrective action plans when standards slip

Marketing & Advertising Oversight

Oversee hotel marketing and advertising efforts

Ensure consistent branding and messaging across properties

Review campaign performance and ROI with GMs and vendors

Facilities Oversight

Ensure hotels are being kept in outstanding physical condition

Assist in prioritizing repairs and outsourcing as needed

General Manager Leadership & Accountability

Conduct structured weekly check-ins with each General Manager

Provide coaching, feedback, and performance accountabilitySurface performance or staffing issues early — no surprises

Qualifications

7+ years of hotel General Manager experience

Multi-property experience preferred

Strong understanding of hotel P&Ls and operating metrics

Proven ability to manage and coach General Managers

Comfortable enforcing standards without micromanaging

Organized, data-driven, calm, and decisive

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

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